TheRealExile Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Not sure if bodywork belongs in here but... I can get a car primed and ready to paint no issues but can never quite get that decent bodyshop shine, any advice? I have tried allsorts including lots of light coats and it still tends to end up a bit flat and isn't quite right no matter how much I buff it up. I have the eldest lads Golf to practice on soon as I'm sorting out a few scrapes on it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemanta Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 what paint are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 2 pack as I was told it was better than cellulose although the results didn't seem much different when I have done it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemanta Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 try flatting the paint back first with 1200/1500 grit then get yourself an electric buff and a decent polishing compound like 3m green top or frecla being careful not to go through on the edges. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 Cheers will give it a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 To cure 2k you dealt need and oven and temp control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffy1984 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I paint 2 pack in my garage at home and it's getting better every time with more practice. The last one I did was my Cavalier turbo, satin red with 2k lacquer and it came up really nice with no buffing afterwards at all. I use 2 paraffin space heaters so the garage is really warm and have found opening the doors between coats to let the overspray out so it doesn't settle in the wet paint makes a hell of a difference. I do a few light coats and finally a heavier one to finish. A good quality gun is essential for finishing. I have a Devilbiss gti with a 1.3mm tip which works well. You just have to make the best of what you've got if you don't have access to a booth and can't afford a professional respray but as long as you get the garage nice and hot and get rid of the overspray you should get on ok. This is the cav I did in my shitty old garage with 2k and no buffing. There is a bit of dust settled in the paint which would buff out if I could be arsed. URL=http://s626.photobucket.com/user/biffy1984/media/L440KSH013_zps0448fc0a.jpg.html] 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta Mal Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 (edited) That does look like a very good paint finish, on that cav Biffy! I have sprayed 2 cars at home ( panels & shell sprayed separately), with 2k paint and used a 2k mask. First was in my garage, which I cleaned out, damped down the floor, stapled poly sheets overhead, to stop the spiders dropping down, after passing out with 2k fumes! Results were ok, but still had a slightly all over dusty finish. The second car, I sprayed outside. Had to wait several weeks for ideal weather, not too hot and near zero wind and no swarms of insects flying about. Results were a lot better, no dust, only about 5 small flies which polished out. I aim to spray my A series at home, on my driveway. This time I will buy a large new or used party tent on Ebay, to use as a spray booth, setup on my 4 meter wide driveway. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3x6-m-Party-Tent-Garden-Gazebo-Canopy-Patio-Wedding-Fair-Event-Marquee-BOTP2-/361426364878?hash=item5426b0a9ce:g:cqwAAOSwxH1T-AN~ Edited November 14, 2015 by Manta Mal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 lots of good ideas there like damping down, spider proofing, the heaters and the tent! My Mum still has a marquee type tent from about 20 years ago somewhere from my youngest brothers 18th.... it might do the trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggressor Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 good paint a top of the ranger gun. dont but light coats on you will never get a good finish dust first coat on then put a 80% heavy coat on then give it about 3 minutes and put 100% coat on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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